HB 1408 New Hampshire House · 2026 Regular Session

prohibiting public disclosure of personal information on the Internet by an elected official.

This bill prohibits elected officials from publicly sharing a constituent's personal information online with the intent to harass, threaten, or incite violence. It defines "personal information" broadly to include addresses, phone numbers, social media profiles, photos, and online identifiers. Violators face misdemeanor penalties of up to $500 or one year in jail, and constituents can request removal of their information by providing evidence of an immediate safety threat. The law applies to state and local elected officials and takes effect January 1, 2027.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 4, 2025 Last action Mar 16, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0802h 02/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 10 P. 11
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Dec 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 19
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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